Granny’s Anise Cookies

January 1, 2016

My granny was the absolute best cook, and probably the most influential baker in my life. She would always have some kind of cake, cookies, or savory scones coming out of the oven everytime I visited, even if it was an unexpected drop-in. Her house smelled of delicious spices and flavors and I looked forward to Sunday dinners and holidays so I could taste all the joy she put into the kitchen. She made everything from scratch using ingredients from her garden, including many German and Polish recipes that had been in our family for generations. These anise cookies have been made in my family for 4 generations and I must say that they are a family favorite and the taste will always remind me of her.